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Four years later, city still refuses honor for Ausberry, Hughey

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 Free PressBreaking News

The families of two men who spent their lives working to improve conditions for African-Americans are still waiting for a memorial tribute approved by the Monroe City Council four years ago. In November, the Monroe City Council approved a resolution…

Benny Ausberry

Administration still refuses to rename Powell center after Ausberry, Hughey

August 16, 2017September 20, 2017 Free PressCommunity News

It’s been two years, but the Mayo Administration still refuses to honor the memory of two community legends with the names approved by the Monroe City Council. In 2015 the Monroe City Council approved the renaming of the Powell Street…

Benny Ausberry, Building Names, City of Monroe, James Hughey

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